Half centuries by former national wicketkeeper batsman Sheik Mohamed and former West Indies U-19 player Hemraj Garbarran guided Everest Masters to a comfortable 45 run victory over Savage Masters in a feature over 35 Twenty\20 match sponsored by Trophy Stall last Friday at the Everest Cricket Club ground.
The victorious Everest Masters team.
Mohamed stroked six fours before he retired on 58, and got support from Garbarran 52(7×4) and Shaheed Mohamed 38 (4×4) as the host posted 175-2 in their allotted overs, after taking first strike.
Savage in reply were bowled out for 125 in 18.4 overs. Rama Malone top scored with 41 as Rajesh Singh grabbed 4-17 and David Harper 2-12. Garbarran, who also had 4 dismissals behind the stumps, was given the man of the match award while Everest collected a trophy.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Minister of Housing Irfan Ali, who is a member of the Everest team, thanked the club for hosting the game and said it is a good opportunity for past players to contribute to the development of the sport, he congratulated both teams for their efforts. Captain of the winning team Rajesh Singh thanked Ramesh Sunich of Trophy Stall for sponsoring the match.
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